The 2nd Annual National Anthem Singing Contest, hosted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is now open for entry. Those 18 years of age or younger and related to an NCBA, ANCW or CBB member are eligible to enter.

The winner will sing the National Anthem at the Opening General Session, as well as the Friday Night Event, at the 2015 Cattle Industry Annual Convention Feb. 4-7 in San Antonio, Texas. He/she will also receive a roundtrip ticket for two to the convention; one hotel room for three nights; free registration for two to the convention; a pair of boots, jeans and shirt from Roper and Stetson; and a meet and greet with the entertainment talent at the Friday Night Event.

Entries are being accepted from now until October 17th. The top four finalists will be chosen by October 31st and posted to BeefUSA.org for voting, one vote per person, per day. The winner will be announced December 8th.

Those interested in entering should submit the following entry form and a video performing the National Anthem (soloist and a capella performances only) and upload the video to YouTube with the file name NCBA2015AnthemContestEntryContestantName. By entering the contest it is understood that the entry video may be used for promotional purposes by NCBA.